Laxmi Priyanka, originally from Hyderabad, Telangana, holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of Hyderabad. Her expertise lies in Child and Adolescent mental health, Health Psychology, and Stress and Coping. Dr. Priyanka's significant contributions include the development of a Stress scale tailored specifically for Indian school-going adolescents, a product of her extensive research efforts. She has also made notable contributions to the field through her guest lectures.